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Teenage Fanclub Fanclub Returns with Stunning New Tribute Album Celebrating the Post-Creation Years
Following the success of their previous compilation projects, the Teenage Fanclub Fanclub is back with a brand-new tribute album that dives deep into the Post Creation Years of Teenage Fanclub, making it the third release in the trilogy, ‘What They Do To Me, Volume III
This thoughtfully curated collection features reinterpretations of songs from Lightships, Teenage Fanclub and also the band’s unique collaboration with Jad Fair. Each track has been recorded by individual artists and bands from the Teenage Fanclub Fanclub collective, inspired by the rich diversity of their backgrounds in homage to the band’s legacy and enduring influence. The project includes contributors from the Western Isle to Southern Britain and the Republic of Ireland, Berlin and Gothenberg, Michigan and Athens in the USA and Argentina. The result is a vibrant album that will leave you in shock and awe at the exceptional talent and creativity of its contributors.
All tracks have been expertly mastered by Mark Rolfe at Winnetka Records, ensuring an exceptionally high standard of sound throughout. The album is rockin a new way and includes beautifully reimagined interpretations that breathe new life into beloved songs, while honouring the originals.
The project has been released with the blessing of Gerard Love, Norman Blake, Raymond McGinley and Jad Fair.
The album will be available exclusively on Bandcamp, with all proceeds going to the charity Tiny Changes. Fans and supporters are encouraged to make donations via the project’s JustGiving page, helping to support a worthy cause while celebrating the music of Teenage Fanclub. Tell everyone you know.
For more information, please contact gillross777@yahoo.co.uk
To listen, or to donate, please visit:
https://winnetkarecords.bandcamp.com/album/what-they-do-to-me-volume-iii
https://www.justgiving.com/page/whattheydotomevolume3
‘These songs mean so much to us. As Teenage Fanclub fans, we’ve always belonged to a secret society — one that truly appreciates the historical significance of such extraordinary songwriters as Blake, Love, and McGinley. We all feel a calling duty to examine and share that feeling.’
‘Teenage Fanclub has been part of my life since a friend made me a mixtape when I was 15 back in 1991. I was hooked and then Bandwagonesque came out! Over the last 20-years or so, I’ve been part of the Teenage Fanclub Fanclub that formed around the group's old website messageboard. Over time I became real life friends with people and met up at gigs. It’s an absolute joy to be part of a very positive community that share deep love and appreciation for the band and amazing to hear interpretations of Fanclub songs from around the world. I had such fun recording Crush On You with Alan Clarke who pushed me to play bass and guitar chords I never knew! I can’t wait to hear the full album and attend the launch party.’
'Every once in a while, a band comes along and its love at first listen. I can even remember exactly where I was when I first heard Teenage Fanclub and I've never stopped listening. When the opportunity came up to help with the album, I thought, it's a sign ! I'm blown away by quality of the work. First time coordinator but in the words of the Fanclub, I did my best, you understand'
Tiny Changes is Scotland’s first national young people’s mental health charity. We were set up in memory of artist and Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison.
Tiny Changes runs projects with young leaders that help young minds feel better. We believe that Scotland’s young people deserve great mental health. We believe in their insight and innovation to make this possible, and exist to nurture the talent of young people to find solutions that work for them.
Together, we'll make tiny changes to Earth.